Dumbbell guillotine press

Dumbbells on a flat bench

Also called dumbbell guillotine bench press

Dumbbell guillotine press, start positionDumbbell guillotine press, end position
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Lie on a flat bench with the dumbbells over the chest, lower them out wide with the elbows flared for a deep stretch, then press back over the chest.

  1. Start light to build elbow tolerance
  2. Control the wide lowering arc
  3. Press back over the upper chest

Movement

Pattern
Horizontal push
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Bench, Dumbbells

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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